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Regal Tip Road Series 7A Drumstick - Nylon Tip

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ABOUT REGAL TIP

Founder of Regal Tip, Joe Calato, took it as his mission to upgrade the drumstick, beginning with the quality of the wood used, the drying of the wood, quality control for straightness of grain, weight, knots, warp and finally the famous Regal Tip PEF finish.

As drummers, we take things for granted. We forget that until 1958 only wood tip drumsticks were available. Necessity, the Mother of Invention, intervened when professional drummer and woodworker Joe Calato confronted the problem that the tips of his sticks were wearing out too quickly. He decided to make a stick that would last longer and would retain a pure sound.

After much experimenting, Joe perfected the idea: a drumstick with a nylon tip that stayed on, didn't shatter and produced a sound pleasing to the ear. In fact, the sound was so pleasing it helped define the musical styles of the day with its signature clarity on drumheads and ride cymbals. His contribution to the percussion industry was recognized by the Percussive Arts Society when he was inducted into its Hall of Fame.

Joe Calato's invention signaled a revolution in drumstick manufacturing and design. Joe took it as his mission to upgrade the drumstick, beginning with the quality of the wood used, the drying of the wood, quality control for straightness of grain, weight, knots, warp and finally the famous Regal Tip PEF finish. He was also the first in the industry to match and pair sticks. To this day, the drum world credits Joe with establishing modern standards in drumstick design and crafting.

The invention of the nylon tip drumstick was but the beginning of a long history of quality products and innovation. Joe set the standards for quality and innovation when he introduced his line of best-selling brushes. Its patented interior design, which keeps metal from hitting metal, and two-point spread all assisted in the creation of a brush with a feel and performance second to none.

Joe Calato's dedication to manufacturing only quality percussion products for drummers was ingrained in his children and grandchildren. A long list of innovations includes the Thai Sticks, Conga Stick, Danny Reyes Multi-Percussion Stick, and most recently the E-Tip drumstick. The company is still owned and operated by the Calato family. Now, as the third generation begins to assume responsibility for the day to day operations, they continue the commitment to produce quality products for drummers and percussionist very seriously. The tradition goes on.

QUALITY

A Quality Manufacturing Process with Trained Personnel

Regal Tipﾒs manufacturing processes have evolved over the years as technology has evolved. Machinery has gone from mechanical to computer operated. Office procedures have gone from manual to digital. But the companyﾒs philosophy of continuous quality improvement has never changed. The company has spent the last several years instituting the philosophy of Kaizan Lean to its employees, management processes and manufacturing. The EPA defines this process as follows: Kaizen focuses on eliminating waste, improving productivity, and achieving sustained continual improvement in targeted activities and processes of an organization.

Regal Tip has always been environmentally conscious. For example, it was the first drumstick company to end the use of plastic bags when pairing its sticks. Many are concerned, as we should be, about the over-use of our natural resources, such as our trees. The trees used in the manufacture of our drumsticks are sustainable and logged in such a way as to ensure the existence of the species. The manufacture of wooden drumsticks is still a more environmentally friendly process than the manufacture of synthetic based products.

Regal Tip has the distinction of having always manufactured all of its own products. This alone allows uncompromised product control, thus giving us the edge when it comes to bringing new products to the market. With a multi-million dollar capital improvement project underway, our facility, machines used in our manufacturing, including our state-of-the-art machine shop, combined with our in-house design team of engineers, allows us to deliver a consistency unseen in the industry. Only the best of the best can bear the Regal Tip stamp.

HOW THEY'RE MADE

People have a tendency to look at a drumstick and think, "Just a piece of wood whittled downﾅI could do thatﾔ. But talk to anyone who has toured the Regal Tip drumstick factory and find out how surprised they were to learn how much work and planning goes into the design and manufacture of the "simple" drumstick.

1. Like just about anything else, you have to start with the best raw material possible. Premium U.S. white sapwood hickory is the most popular material for the best hickory drumsticks.

2. After the logs are air-dried, they are cut into squares and kiln-dried to the ideal moisture content for drumsticks.

3. Dowels are stabilized in an environmentally controlled room and then cut on one of Regal Tip's computerized auto-lathes, which were designed and built to maintain optimum consistency of production.

4. The famous five step Regal Tip finishing process begins, producing a superior gripping stick, for which Regal Tip is known.

5 . Even though the quality of each manufacturing process is closely monitored, all Regal Tip sticksﾅall of themﾅgo through a hand and computerized inspection before being graded.

6. State-of-the-art machines automatically match the sticks.

Details

SKU

RS807N

Brand

Regal Tip

Delivery

How much is delivery?At Ivor Mairants Musicentre we offer thousands of products that are currently in stock and can be delivered to your home address, anywhere in mainland UK. You will be able to see your delivery charge at the "Checkout" page.

Do you offer Next Day Delivery?Yes, we offer a Next Day Delivery service for in-stock orders placed before 1pm Monday-Friday. Next Day Delivery and Saturday Delivery carries an extra charge. Ivor Mairants Musicentre commit to delivering on time, we rely however, on our carriers to fulfil their contract in this regard, and can not be held liable for any failure of third parties in fulfilling delivery expectations.

Can I change my delivery address after I have placed my order?Once you have placed your order with us, we are unable to change any of the information you have given us, as most orders are dispatched from our distribution warehouse. Our contract carriers however offer various levels of free of charge enhanced service such as DPD PREDICT, which allows the consignee to be alerted by e-mail and/or text message of the delivery window and allows for changes allowed by the contract carrier to the detail of the actual delivery time and/or location. Where such services are available all orders will benefit from auto enrolment in the services. Ultimately, if there is no-one to sign for your delivery, you will be left a card by our contract carrier inviting you to collect from the depot or re-arrange delivery.

If it proves impossible to deliver your goods within the time allowed by our contract carriers, the consignment will be returned to us and you will unfortunately become liable for all redelivery, and/or redirection charges. Please check your confirmation email for the status of your goods before contacting us. Should you need to change your details, for example you have moved house, you can change your details by contacting customer services on 0207 636 1481 or by email at info@ivormairants.co.uk and the new information will be updated within 24 hours. Please note that any orders placed before changes are made will use your old details.

Can I track my order?The vast majority of our UK and Eire domestic consignments and international shipments are by trackable service. You will be emailed a tracking number with your dispatch information. Please note that tracking numbers are not used for smaller orders sent by Royal Mail or similar postal service. If you require your order to be consigned using a trackable service, please advise us AT THE POINT OF ORDER.

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Am I eligible for finance?

To apply for finance you must be:

At least 18 years of age.A permanent UK resident.In regular employment (minimum of 16 hours per week) including self-employment, or in permanent residence with your spouse/partner who is in regular employment.In receipt of a pension if you are retired.Able to confirm sufficient income if you are registered disabled.

How much can I borrow?

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Select a longer finance term and pay a larger deposit to lower the monthly repayments.

Is a deposit required ?

Yes, we require a minimum 10% deposit. Increase this to lower the finance amount and your monthly repayments.

How are my monthly payments made?

All monthly payments are paid by direct debit from your personal bank account. Typically the first payment will be due one month after the delivery of your goods, subsequent monthly payments will be due every month for the length of your agreement.

What type of goods can I buy on finance?

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How Do I Apply?

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What happens if my application is approved?

Finance is subject to status. Once approved you will be able to complete your V12 Credit Agreement and electronically sign the finance documents online. We will then process your order and notify you once dispatched.

What happens if my application is declined?

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Can I Pay Off My Loan Early?

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